Qualification details

EDI Level 3 NVQ in Playwork

Qualification summary

A level 3 NVQ is a qualification that will be gained by the candidate demonstrating that their competence, knowledge and understanding meet specific criteria at Level 3. It is for experienced staff, who have supervisory responsibilities or who work unsupervised, in a setting whose main purpose is to provide children and young people with opportunities for freely chosen, self-directed play.

Qualification details

500/5460/0
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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English
You can progress from a L3 NVQ to the full apprenticeship framework at L3, to a NVQ at L4 or a foundation degree
Playworker
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.5  Child Development and Well Being
N/A
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
Joint SQA/QCA guidance requires that a significant part of the assessment is carried out in a manner which is demonstrably independent of anyone who might have an invested interest in the outcome of the assessment decision.
Learners must complete all units from Group A plus four units from Group B.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    • M/103/3392 - Develop and promote positive relationships
    • T/103/3393 - Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children
    • F/103/3395 - Reflect on and develop practice
    • T/103/3412 - Plan and support self-directed play
    • M/103/4431 - Contribute to an organisational framework that reflects the needs and protects the rights of children and young people
  • B  -  Optional units
    • R/103/4437 - Promote your organisation in the community
    • Y/103/4438 - Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
    • D/103/4439 - Organise and supervise travel
    • F/103/1596 - Manage a budget
    • T/103/4432 - Work with colleagues in a team
    • A/103/4433 - Respond to concerns about possible child abuse
    • F/103/4434 - Contribute to children's health and well-being
    • J/103/4435 - Work with parents and carers
    • L/103/4436 - Administer playwork provision
    • M/104/1007 - Inclusive play, working with disabled children and young people
    • Y/103/1586 - Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
    • D/103/1590 - Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
    • A/103/1595 - Recruit, select and keep colleagues